Leafy 250 mg Tablet

Overview

Uses of Leafy Tablet

Leafy 250 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

Leafy Tablet side effects

Common

Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Headache

Dizziness

Nausea

Constipation

Diarrhoea

How to use Leafy Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Leafy 250 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Leafy 250 mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

How Leafy Tablet works

Leafy 250 mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria.

Leafy Tablet related warnings

Alcohol

SAFE

It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Leafy 250 mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Leafy 250 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

CAUTION

Leafy 250 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation.
Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Leafy 250 mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

CAUTION

Leafy 250 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Leafy 250 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Leafy 250 mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.However, stop the medicine and inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

What if you miss a dose of Leafy Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Leafy 250 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Alternate Brands

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Leafy

I am suffering from flatulence and tightness in the stomach and my upper and lower abdomen are becoming belly slowly what is the solution for this please suggest meThere was no previous medical history for me I am healthy person

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathologist

Hi Have a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid fatty or spicy food. Drink plenty of water

FAQs

Q. What is Leafy?

Leafy is a quinolone antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections in your body. It can be used to treat infections of the sinuses, lungs, urinary tract, including your kidneys or bladder, prostate gland and skin and soft tissue.

Q. Can I take Leafy with prednisone?

Leafy and prednisone when taken together may increase the risk of tendon rupture (a tendon is a cord that joins your muscle to your bones). If you experience pain and inflammation in your tendons or ligaments, which could lead to rupture, stop taking Leafy immediately and talk to your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Leafy a narcotic substance?

No, Leafy is not a narcotic substance. It is a quinolone antibiotic.

Q. Can I take Leafy with loratadine?

Leafy can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Leafy with esomeprazole?

Leafy can be taken with esomeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Leafy affect birth control?

Leafy can be taken with birth control pills (oral contraceptive pills). No drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, interactions can occur. Talk to a doctor to confirm whether you need to use extra precaution while taking Leafy with birth control pills.

Q. Can I take Leafy for a tooth infection?

Leafy is not used to treat tooth infection. If you think you have a tooth infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.

Q. Can I take Leafy for streptococcal throat infection?

Leafy is active against streptococcus bacteria and can be used for the treatment of a streptococcal sore throat. If you think you have a sore throat infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.

Q. Is Leafy same as ciprofloxacin?

Leafy and ciprofloxacin are two different antibiotics, however, they belong to the same class of quinolone antibiotics. Leafy is as effective as ciprofloxacin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. In men with chronic bacterial prostatitis treated for 28 days, oral Leafy 500mg once daily achieved similar clinical and bacteriological response rates to oral ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily. Leafy is more active against Gram-positive organisms than ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an economical alternative and Leafy is active against many bacteria but can cause damage to your tendons. So, it is advisable that you must talk to a doctor for the right choice of antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Leafy for tonsillitis?

Leafy is not indicated for the treatment of tonsillitis. If you think you have tonsillitis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.

Q. Can I take Leafy with guaifenesin?

Leafy can be taken with guaifenesin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Leafy with paracetamol?

Leafy can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Leafy contain sulfa?

Leafy does not contain sulfa. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.